Offiicals said there are three people in custody as a result of the investigation
A news conference was held by Mexican authorities on Thursday to share more details about the deaths of three surfers — two brothers from Australia and one man from San Diego — who went on a trip to the Ensenada area of Baja California.
One of them was identified as 33-year-old Jesús Gerardo. That is his first and middle name, rather than first and last, which is standard procedure for the Mexican criminal justice system. He also goes by the nickname El Kekas, which is slang for a snack or quesadilla. He made his first appearance in court on Wednesday and is currently being charged with kidnapping.Sign up for NBC San Diego newsletters.
The third person who is in custody is Jesús Gerardo’s brother. The girlfriend and brother are not charged yet, but prosecutors say they are not done with the investigation and that more charges, maybe be added and even more people, may face charges as well.Callum Robinson, Jake Robinson and Carter Rhoad were last heard from on April 27. They went to Baja on a surfing trip, but concern grew when they didn't arrive at a scheduled Airbnb.
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